Opta supercomputer predicts trouble for promoted sides

Graphic showing Opta supercomputer chances of Premier League relegation: Southampton 94.9%, Ipswich Town 70.7%, Leicester City 46.9%, Wolves 44.4%, Everton 18.8%, Crystal Palace 18.3%Image source, BBC Sport
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Opta's supercomputer has tipped promoted Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City as the three most likely teams to get relegated from the Premier League this season.

Southampton are bottom and winless after 10 games since returning to the top flight, with the computer giving them 94.9% chance of being relegated.

Despite climbing out of the bottom three with an impressive first win of the season against Tottenham at this weekend, Ipswich are the next side being tipped to go down with a 70.7% chance.

While Leicester are 15th, three points clear of the drop zone, they are the third most likely side to get relegated according to Opta, with a 46.9% chance.

Wolves, Everton and Crystal Palace are the remaining sides that have an 18% or more chance of falling down to the second tier by May.